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A member asked:
How long does swelling and bruising take to go down after abdominal surgery( laparoscopy including diathermy and appendectomy)?
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A couple of weeks: If it's longer, there could be ongoing bleeding.
Answered 11/1/2020
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Varies: The swelling and bruising after the surgery you list could last only a few days or it could take several weeks to fully resolve. If the symptoms are getting worse instead of better over time, you should see your surgeon.
Answered 9/16/2018
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